10 Richest Royals Alive Today

10 richest royals alive today. Thank you to Growth Therapy for sponsoring this video. Billionaires, they're so hot right now. In addition to splendid palaces, private planes, fleets of luxury cars, and ample oil fields, many moguls also own crowns. From their historic thrones, they wield incredible power to collect tiny portraits of themselves. Let's count down the 10 richest royals alive today. Find out how they made their billions and what they're spending it on. Number 10, Albert II, Prince of Monaco, $1 billion. The micro-nation on the Mediterranean coast was established in 1297 when Rainier I conquered the Rock of Monaco. Over the years, the Grimaldi dynasty had its ups and downs, including losing all their wealth and being imprisoned during the French Revolution. In 1865, Monte Carlo casino was built and the sun-drenched coastal nation became a playground for Europe's elite. An opera, a Grand Prix, and other attractions followed. Today, the world's second smallest nation after the Vatican, has one of the highest GDPs. Albert was born in 1958 to Prince Rainier III and American actress Grace Kelly. The couple had a famous storybook wedding, but a less serene marriage. Albert was educated in Monaco and the United States. Shortly after graduation, his mother died in a car crash. She left him the bulk of her $50 million fortune. The prince funded Monaco's bobsledding team so that he could participate in five Winter Olympics. In 2005, Prince Rainier died and Albert became sovereign prince. Monaco is a mixed monarchy, meaning they have a constitution, but the prince retains a great deal of legal power. For many years, the bachelor prince appeared in tabloids with a variety of models and actresses. He fathered at least two illegitimate children and was sued for paternity by a porn star. In 2011, the 53-year-old prince settled down with 33-year-old South African Olympic swimmer Charlene Wittstock. There were rumors that she got cold feet and tried to flee the country, but was followed by Albert who confiscated her passport and convinced her to stay. Their glamorous royal wedding cost $70 million. Royals and celebrities from across the globe were treated to a luxurious banquet at the Opera de Monte Carlo and a private concert by American rock band The Eagles. In 2014, the couple welcomed twins, Gabriella and Jacques. Gabriella was born at 2 minutes before her brother, but due to the nation's male preference primogeniture succession, Jacques is the heir. Albert's personal wealth is estimated at $1 billion, derived from holdings in the Société des Bains de Mer de Monaco, the company that manages the Monte Carlo Casino and Opera de Monte Carlo. He also owns his mother's historic home in Philadelphia. Number nine, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar, $2. 1 billion. The Emirate of Qatar was established in 1847 when Mohammad bin Thani took control of the peninsula and defended it from the Ottoman Empire. Tamim was born in 1980 during the reign of his grandfather, Khalifa. He was hesitant to develop the nation's oil and gas production for fear of changing Emirate society, but in 1992, his son Hamad persuaded him to hand over day-to-day running of the nation. The prince took charge of the oil and gas, but still disagreed with his father. In 1995, while the Emir was on vacation, the prince orchestrated a coup and declared himself Emir. He froze his father's assets and the former Emir remained in exile in Switzerland. Hamad then leveraged his nation's vast oil fields and the world's third largest gas reserve to transform Qatar into a world power. The small nation is now the richest in the world per capita. The Qatar Investment Authority has acquired a number of foreign businesses, including iconic department stores Harrods in London and Printemps in

Paris, plus a 75% stake in Miramax Films. Hamad gave $137 million to found the Al Jazeera News Network and set up the Qatar Museums Authority, which is now the world's biggest buyer of contemporary art. In 2015, Emir Hamad handed over power to his fourth son by his second wife, Emir Tamim the Glorious, is just 45 and the youngest super rich royal on our list. He attended the elite Harrow School in the UK, then the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst. He has three wives and 13 children. Emir Tamim has raised Qatar's international profile through sporting events, including at the 2006 Asia Games, 2014 FINA Swimming World Championships, and 2022 FIFA World Cup. He headed Doha's unsuccessful bid for the 2020 Olympics. He founded Oryx Qatar Sports Investments, which owns Paris Saint-Germain Football Club. Tamim heads the Qatar Investment Authority, which has placed billions in British businesses. It owns the largest stake in Barclays Bank, grocery store chain Sainsbury's, and a 95% share in The Shard in London, Europe's fourth tallest building. Everything that's going on in the world today can be a lot, and having someone to talk to through life's ups and downs can really help. Grow Therapy is a modern mental health platform with no subscriptions and no long waits. Just care that works for you. You have the freedom to choose from over 19,000 licensed and vetted providers for in-person or virtual sessions. Filter by identity, gender, faith, and more to find the therapist that fits your needs and easily switch if it isn't the right fit. Grow Therapy works with over 100 insurance plans, including Medicaid in some states, which many competitors do not offer. Sessions average $21 with insurance. Some pay as little as $0 depending on their plan. And unlike other services, you only pay per session, no subscription needed. Grow Therapy is trusted by over 1 million users and has 4. 7 stars on Trustpilot. So, if you're ready to improve your mental health, go to growtherapy. co/ttime or scan the QR code to find your dream therapist. Number eight, Juan Carlos I, — former king of Spain, worth $2. 3 billion. The Spanish monarchy it dates back to the 1400s when Isabella of Castile and Fernando of Aragon united their kingdoms through their daughter Juana. In 1931, during the Civil War, King Alfonso XIII was forced out of the country and General Francisco Franco became dictator. He had no sons, so he named Alfonso's grandson Juan Carlos as his heir. He had been educated in Spain and struggled with dyslexia, but graduated and went on to military academy and the University of Madrid. He married Princess Sofia of Greece and Denmark and they had three children. Juan Carlos competed in sailing in the 1972 Olympic Games. When Franco died in 1975, the new king dismantled the fascist regime and established a constitutional monarchy. He managed to foil an attempted coup in 1981. On paper, the Spanish monarch holds a great deal of political power, but Juan Carlos mostly stayed out of politics. He was a popular, if suspiciously wealthy, monarch for many decades. In 2004, he threw his son, Prince Felipe and journalist Letizia Ortiz Rocasolano, a $25 million wedding. 1,500 guests enjoyed a 2-meter wedding cake washed down with 1,000 bottles of champagne. In 2012, the king went on an elephant hunting trip in Botswana. He was forced to resign as president of Spain's World Wildlife Fund for Nature and as the nation was in the midst of an unemployment crisis, the cost of the trip was heavily criticized. Next, his daughter Cristina was caught in an embezzlement scandal. In June 2014, with his reputation tarnished, Juan Carlos announced his abdication. His son became King Felipe VI. The abdication was met mostly with appreciation for Juan Carlos's reign, but in 2018, the former king's mistress came forward claiming he received kickbacks from Saudi Arabian investors, purchased properties in Monaco under her name, and

gave her 65 million pounds as a tax haven. Juan Carlos was discovered to own investments in oil, enterprise, and real estate, much of which was hidden in offshore bank accounts. He had received over 100 million dollars from Saudi Arabia. His total net worth is north of 2 billion dollars. King Felipe had declared that he would renounce his inheritance from his father, and the former king lost his public allowance. It was next discovered that several members of the royal family had been using a credit cards paid off by unknown foreign entities. The scandals triggered tax fraud investigations and a media firestorm. In 2020, Juan Carlos went on the lam. He was eventually located in the United Arab Emirates. There have also been allegations that he had several extramarital affairs and fathered illegitimate children. — In 2022, the former king paid fines to the Spanish tax agency, and the cases against him were closed. He returns to Spain for occasional visits, but continues to live in Abu Dhabi, enjoying his hobby of sailing. His wife, Queen Sofia, lives in Madrid. The former king has put the Spanish throne in serious jeopardy, and recent polls show the country is split 50/50 between keeping the monarchy and wanting a republic. Number seven, Henri, former Grand Duke of Luxembourg, worth $4 billion. The micronation nestled between Belgium, France, and Germany has the 10th oldest monarchy in the world and sixth oldest in Europe. In 1815, after the fall of Napoleon, Luxembourg was elevated to a grand duchy, which is higher than a principality, and granted it to Willem I, King of the Netherlands. The small nation embraced the Industrial Revolution and built a strong steel industry. In 1890, Queen Wilhelmina inherited the Dutch throne, but Luxembourg barred women from the succession, so her cousin, Adolphe, became Grand Duke of a now independent Luxembourg. The succession was changed to allow women in 1912, so Marie Adelaide could take the throne. Luxembourg was invaded by Germany during the First and Second World Wars. Thus, it has a strong interest in peace between its neighbors and was one of the original six nations that founded the European Union. In the 1920s, they introduced favorable tax laws and banking, which drew investors from around the world. Today, Luxembourg has strong banking and tech industries and is the richest nation per capita in Europe, second in the world only to Qatar. Henri was born in 1955 to Prince Jean and Princess Joséphine-Charlotte of Belgium. Henri attended the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst and the University of Geneva. There he met fellow student, Cuban-born Maria Teresa Mestre y Batista. They married on Valentine's Day, 1981, and had five children. In 2000, Jean abdicated and Henri became Grand Duke. In 2019, Jean died at 98. Henri inherited his fortune, and combined with his own, he is estimated to be worth $4 billion. Calculations include Berg Castle, the family's holiday home Cabasson in the south of France, an impressive collection of antiques, and an enormous forest estate. The palace has claimed that Henri's fortune is only a fraction of the figure the media has speculated, though they were not very specific. In 2025, Henri followed in the tradition and abdicated the throne, passing it to his eldest son, Guillaume. Grand Duke Henri will retain his personal wealth for the rest of his life. Quite a retirement package. Number six, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, ruler of Dubai, worth $4 billion. Though this area has a history dating back to the Stone Age, the United Arab Emirates became a nation in 1971 when it gained independence and control over its own oil field from the United Kingdom. Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan united seven hereditary tribal emirates, similar to principalities, creating the new nation and becoming its first president. His son, Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, is the current president and has a fortune in the unknown billions. However, it is the vice president and ruler of the UAE's largest city, Dubai, who makes our list with an estimated $4 billion fortune. Mohammed

bin Rashid Al Maktoum was born in 1949, the third son of Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, who joined with Sheikh Zayed to form the UAE. Mohammed was educated at the palace and in the United Kingdom. He trained as a pilot in Italy. — At 20, he was appointed head of the police force in 1979. Mohammed married his cousin, Hind bint Maktoum. The celebrations cost $100 million and included the construction of a 20,000 seat stadium for displays of horse and camel riding and aerobatics from the Dubai Air Force. Mohammed has married 10 other wives including Princess Haya bint Hussein of Jordan. He has divorced all of his wives except the first, Hind, who remains the rarely seen matriarch of the family. — In 1990, his father died and his eldest brother, Maktoum, became ruler of Dubai. He named his brother Crown Prince and he was de facto ruler for over a decade. He developed major enterprises including Emirates Airlines, the Jumeirah Group, a luxury hotel line, and DP World, a multinational logistics and shipping company. Mohammed transformed Dubai into a futuristic city and playground for the super rich with the construction of Palm Islands and the world's tallest structure, the Burj Khalifa. When Maktoum died in 2006, Mohammed officially became Emir Sheikh of Dubai. He is also a vice president and prime minister of the United Arab Emirates. He is a noted equestrian and poet. Number five, Hans-Adam II, Prince of Liechtenstein, — worth $7. 2 billion. The small principality bordered by Switzerland and Austria was established in 1608 when Holy Roman Emperor Rudolf II created Karl I, Prince of Liechtenstein. Hans-Adam was born in 1945. His father, Franz Josef II, brought banking to the 62 square mile old and transformed it from an agricultural backwater to one of the richest countries in the world. For decades, Liechtenstein was a tax haven for the rich, but it now focuses on more legitimate banking. Hans Adam attended the University of St. Gallen and earned a degree in business and economics. At 22, he married his first cousin, Countess Marie von Weinitsch und Tettau. The couple had four children. In 1984, Franz Josef handed power over to his son by naming him regent. He died in 1989 and Hans Adam became sovereign prince. Liechtenstein is the only monarchy in Europe which still practices agnatic primogeniture, meaning only males may inherit the throne. The Prince of Liechtenstein also has more political power than any other monarch in Europe. He can appoint judges, veto legislation, and call for constitutional referendums. In 2003, Hans Adam exercised this last right to further expand his power and threatened to leave the country if he didn't get his way. In 2004, Hans Adam formally handed power over to his eldest son, Alois. His wife, Sophie, is the niece of the Duke of Bavaria. Hans Adam owns the Liechtenstein Global Trust or LGT Group, the largest family-owned private banking and asset management group in the world. He is worth an estimated at 7. 2 billion dollars, making him the richest monarch in Europe. He is an art connoisseur with an extravagant collection on display at the Liechtenstein Museum and he has substantial investments in wineries and other agricultural companies. Number four, Mohammed VI, King of Morocco, 8. 2 billion dollars. The kingdom of Morocco is the seventh oldest surviving monarchy in the world and the oldest in Africa. It was founded in 788 when Idris the first, a grandson of the prophet Muhammad, escaped the Abbasid Caliphate, conquered the area, converted the Berbers to Islam, and founded the city of Fez. He triggered vengeance from the Abbasids and was poisoned by an assassin. — There have been 104 Moroccan monarchs since. 17th century Sultan Ismail ben Sharif had a harem of over 500 women with more than 800 confirmed biological children, making him the most prodigious father in recorded history. In the 1800s, France and Spain colonized

North Africa and fought over Morocco. In 1953, the French exiled Sultan Muhammad the Fifth, sparking [snorts] massive protests and violence against colonists. In 1956, Morocco regained independence and Muhammad the Fifth was restored to the throne. His grandson, Muhammad, was born in 1963. The crown prince was educated in Morocco and France. He gained a reputation as a playboy, enjoying fast cars and nightclubs, and horrifying his religious father. In 1999, Muhammad inherited the throne at 36. He married Princess Lalla Salma, who came from a middle-class Moroccan family. The royal couple divorced in 2018. In 2011, during the Arab Spring, Moroccans pushed for and won a constitution, which still grants the king substantial power. He is an astute businessman and banker. His family owns a majority stake in Al Mada Holdings, which invests in multiple industries, including banking, mining, real estate, tourism, insurance, and telecommunications. — He also owns Morocco's largest alcohol distributor. The king is Morocco's largest landholder and leading agricultural producer. His properties are exempt from tax. Forbes reported in 2014 that his palace's daily operating budget was $960,000, which is paid by the Moroccan state. That's a lot of staff, clothes, and cars. Number three, Salman, King of Saudi Arabia, worth $18 billion. Saudi Arabia was founded in 1932 after tribal leader Abdulaziz conquered the area. His 25th son, Salman, was born in 1935. In 1938, petroleum was discovered in Saudi Arabia. Drilling launched lightning-speed development and wealth accumulation by the royals. Today, the nation is the world's largest oil exporter. At 28, Salman was appointed governor of Riyadh province. He held the position for 50 years and developed Riyadh from a mid-size town into a major metropolis and the nation's largest city. Succession to the Saudi throne is hereditary and elective. Crown princes are nominated by the king and appointed by the Allegiance Council. Five of Salman's brothers took their turn on the throne. In 2015, Salman became king at the age of 79. He has been married three times and has 13 children. The current heir apparent is his seventh son, Crown Prince Muhammad. Salman's personal wealth, primarily from oil and gas, is estimated at $18 billion. dollars. That makes him the world's third richest royal. But, the House of al Saud collectively has over $1 trillion and is the richest royal family in the world. Saudi princes are famous for their conspicuous consumption. They own fleets of private planes, including a custom 747-400 with gold accents valued at $400 million, hundreds of cars, including Rolls-Royces, Porsches, and Lamborghinis. They are often bought in pairs to be used as decoys when traveling. Some are covered in gold or Swarovski crystals. Multiple superyachts, including one valued at over $1 billion, which includes a helipad, swimming pools, and a movie theater. They have real estate across the globe, including a $138 million estate in the heart of London, and a $300 million chateau outside of Paris, built in 2015 with all the modern amenities, but made to look like the Palace of Versailles, and a 250-acre country resort near Riyadh that includes a private zoo. The family has stakes in multiple five-star hotels and in Newcastle United Football Club. In 2017, they made the world's most expensive art purchase, Salvator Mundi by Leonardo da Vinci, which was bought at Christie's auction for $450 million. Number two, Hassanal Bolkiah, Sultan of Brunei, worth $28 billion. The Sultanate of Brunei was established in 1363 by Muhammad Shah. Sultans once controlled all of the island of Borneo, but today the nation is just 2,200 square miles surrounded by Malaysia and Indonesia. It was colonized by the British in the 1800s, then

occupied by Japan in World War II. In 1929, an oil field was discovered, and those who controlled it amassed vast wealth. Hassanal Bolkiah was born in 1946, son of Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III. He was educated in Brunei and Malaysia, and attended Sandhurst. While he was there, his father abdicated, and the 21-year-old returned immediately to take the throne. His first wife was Raja Saleha. He has married two other wives and had 12 children. Hassanal negotiated with the UK for Brunei's independence in 1984. As absolute ruler, he controls the country's oil and gas reserves. This, in combination with his foreign investments, has amassed him a fortune of $28 billion. In 1984, Hassanal moved into his newly built palace, the Istana Nurul Iman. It cost $3 billion and is the largest residential palace in the world with 1,778 rooms, 257 bathrooms, a banquet hall that can be expanded to accommodate 5,000 guests, a mosque for 1,500 worshipers, a 110-car garage, an air-conditioned stable for 200 polo ponies, five swimming pools, 564 chandeliers, 44 staircases, and 18 elevators. The palace is only open to the public 3 days a year, during the Eid al-Fitr festival at the end of Ramadan, when it receives 100,000 tourists. Hassanal celebrated his Golden Jubilee in 2017 with a multi-day festival attended by numerous foreign royals. It included the opening of the Royal Regalia Museum and a massive parade which he and his queen watched from golden thrones. Upon the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Sultan Hassanal became the longest reigning monarch in the world. As of 2026, he has been on the throne for 58 years. Before we get to number one, here are a few honorable mentions. While Charles III, King of the UK and Commonwealth, may be the world's most famous monarch, his fortune falls short. He has a measly $747 million at least that the public knows about. That's not enough to break the top 10, so he stands at number 11. His fortune, which was largely inherited from his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, consists of numerous historic properties, privately owned jewels, including an incredible tiara collection, antiques, racehorses, and profits from the Duchy of Lancaster, the vast estate which is owned personally by the British sovereign. Though the Crown Jewels and Buckingham Palace actually belong to the British people. Coming in at number 12 is Frederick Obateru Akinruntan of the traditional kingdom of Ugbo in modern-day Nigeria. He established Obat Oil in 1981 and now owns 50 gas stations and one of the largest tank farms in Africa. His net worth is estimated at over $300 million. Number 13 is Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands with $200 million. Her grandmother, Queen Wilhelmina, was a brilliant businesswoman who built a fortune in investments in the Netherlands and the United States during the post-World War II boom. Her portfolio includes large stakes in Shell Oil. Beatrix retired in 2013 and passed the throne to her son, Willem Alexander, but the former queen retains her personal fortune and is enjoying a luxurious retirement at Drakensteyn Castle. And now, without further ado, the richest royal in the world is Rama X, King of Thailand, worth $43 billion. The Sukhothai Kingdom was formed in 1238 by Si Inthrathit. His title Phra Khun means father ruler. Rama I founded the Rattanakosin Dynasty in 1782. His descendants dealt with Europeans encroaching on their neighbors, but Thailand is the only Southeast Asian state never to have been colonized by Western powers. Outsiders called the country Siam, which may mean dark, referring to the skin of the locals, or be a corruption of the Chinese word for gold. Though Siamese kings largely kept Europeans out, they embraced their

influence. King Rama hired Anna Leonowens as governess for his 82 children. Her memoir inspired the musical The King and I. Over the centuries, the royal family amassed considerable wealth, property, and investments. In 1910, Rama VI held an elaborate coronation, which cost twice as much as the coronation of King George V of the UK held in the same year. Rama VI wasteful spending and the Great Depression caused a financial crisis in the 1930s. The military staged a coup and took over the country — with Rama VII seventh as a puppet king. In 1939, the country's name was changed to Thailand, meaning land of free men. In 1973, an uprising began Thailand's slow evolution into democracy, but the monarchy remained steadfast. Vajiralongkorn was born in 1952, the son of King Rama the ninth. He attended school in Thailand, the UK, and Australia. As Crown Prince, he trained with the military, went on diplomatic missions, and was involved in philanthropy. He has been married five times and fathered seven children. In 2016, his father died and he became King Rama the tenth. His coronation cost $30 million and included at the Great Crown of Victory being placed on his head. It was made in 1782, is over 2 ft tall, and weighs a neck-breaking 16 lb of solid gold. In 2018, the king took personal control of the Crown Property Bureau, renaming it the Privy Purse Bureau. Thus, his personal wealth skyrocketed to an estimated 70 to 130 billion dollars. He owns over 16,000 acres of land in Thailand, which is rented out in over 4,000 contracts, many in the booming metropolis of Bangkok. Rama holds shares in the Siam Cement Group and Siam Commercial Bank. He owns 300 luxury cars, a fleet of 38 planes and helicopters, and 52 historic golden barges. He also owns the Golden Jubilee Diamond, the largest cut and faceted diamond in the world. The golden-brown stone is worth 12 million dollars. Rama has spent much of his adult life in Bavaria, Germany. He continues to spend most of his time there, sparking concerns in both nations. He owns an $11. 3 million home in the lakeside town of Tutzing and frequently rents out the glitzy Schorn Beach Hotel in the Alps for his entourage of 250 people and 30 poodles. If you enjoyed this video, please like, subscribe, comment your thoughts, and check out my other history videos. You can also support my work, get early access to all my multi-part series, and other perks by becoming a channel member or joining my Patreon. Thank you for watching.